Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education - Concurrent

at University of New Brunswick - Saint John Campus Canada

Every corner of the world has its poets, its novelists, its chroniclers. Comparative Literature at UNB attempts to understand the cultural and linguistic differences that separate them.

You’ll study literature across national borders, time periods, and languages and genres. You’ll read literatures in translation and discuss the implications of taking a literary text from one language to another. You’ll also learn how a broad understanding of world literature can help us grasp the unity of humankind through texts, while exploring the relationship between literature and other disciplines.

Why Comparative Literature at UNB?
Comparative Literature at UNB is a multi-disciplinary field, which means you’ll learn from multiple fields of study and perspectives within the Arts faculty.

Skills you will acquire:

• Critical thinking for oral and written presentations
• Clarity of communication in oral and written forms
• Creative interaction with ideas and texts
• Cultural awareness through literary exploration
• Research skills

How is crude oil refined for use as heating fuel or as a lubricant? Ask a chemical engineer. Chemical engineers monitor air and water quality and construct and operate equipment that processes materials into desired products.

UNB Saint John's undergraduate program in chemical engineering provides a broad background in chemistry, physics, and mathematics and detailed knowledge of chemical engineering principles.

global technological evolution is underway and computer scientists are designing and implementing the computer systems that are the bedrock of the modern world.

The BScCS is a four-year degree program providing students with a solid foundation in core areas of computing recognized by the Canadian Information Processing Society. The program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in traditional and emerging fields in computing. Alongside core courses a targeted range of elective courses are offered through which students have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of computing or in complementary disciplines.

Students may choose to specialize in one of the following disciplines: software engineering, or computer networking.

Skills you will acquire:-

• Writing high-quality and efficient software programs
• Problem solving
• Software design
• Project management
• Technical writing and communication

Bio-Psychology examines the human body and human behaviour. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in pursing careers or post-graduate studies in neuroscience, human biology, medicine, dentistry or pharmacy.

What you'll learn
In your first year you will take introductory courses in a cross section of science disciplines. These survey courses serve as the foundation for upper level study.
A major in Biology-Psychology will include studies in specialized topics such as perception, animal learning, cognition, social and developmental psychology, microbiology, genetics, physiology and more.

Our BScEC program will introduce you to the function and roles of Canadian and global economies, and the tools economists use to analyze the decisions made by individuals and businesses. Our BScEC graduates are well-qualified for jobs in economics or finance, or the pursuit of graduate studies in either field.

Bachelor of Science at UNB Saint John:-

At UNB Saint John you’ll explore how the world works with Bachelor of Science programs that delve deep into the principles that support our universe, from the diverse ecosystems in our rivers and oceans to the pure mathematical theories that explain time and space.

Scientific research has made great advances in the past 20 years and at UNB Saint John you’ll have the opportunity to learn and experiment in small classes led by instructors passionate about science and the theoretical and practical knowledge it imparts.

The MBA program provides world-class education and one of the shortest payback periods in North America for a one-year or part-time MBA. Our MBA Program has been ranked among the top ten in Canada and the top MBA School in Atlantic Canada by the Business Canada Review.

The program is designed to develop innovative entrepreneurial leaders, and our students enjoy small class sizes, a diverse international student body, accessible faculty and a dedicated staff. The program offers plenty of opportunities for networking, internships and study abroad to round out your educational experience and unleash your innovation and leadership potential.

University of New Brunswick Saint John BBA students who major in the Electronic Commerce Program are introduced to the relationship between business and networked on-line commerce.

Whether you are interested in marketing, accounting, process design, operations, strategy, human resources, or organizational change, success in today’s business environment depends on the ability to take advantage of e-business strategies.

UNB Saint John is a leader in the field of Electronic Commerce, and will equip students for positions in traditional firms and new technology startups, or give them the skills to start their own businesses. Our graduates also have the knowledge and skills to qualify for other professional programs or graduate studies.

In the Psychology program at UNB’s Fredericton campus, you’ll explore human behavior- our desires, impulses, actions and emotions- in the context of the science that drives it.

The Psychology program will prepare you for a variety of careers including policymaking at the local, national or global level, or professional programs in a range of healthcare areas such as neuropsychology, speech and language pathology, or medicine.

You’ll have the opportunity complete courses in:

• Cognitive neuroscience (the connection between the brain and behavior)
• Drugs and behavior
• Physiological psychology
• Surveys of the senses
• Laboratory courses that allow for more intensive study

You will become well equipped to work in a variety of environments and you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make decisions based on sound scientific principles. 

The Psychology program is available as a major, double major, minor or honours option as part of a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.

The Faculty of Science is one of the university’s oldest faculties and was established when UNB was founded in 1785. Our faculty has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, and as a student you will be able to benefit from its stellar accomplishments in research and for its acclaimed graduate and nationally-accredited undergraduate degree programs.

Hands-on learning:-

• Gain real-life experiences through work-study opportunities that engage your interests
• Travel abroad through our exchange and internship programs
• Conduct and analyze innovative experiments in laboratory courses
• Experiential learning through field study courses in a variety of Science programs
• Summer research opportunities

Geological engineers merge earth sciences with engineering principles to determine what lies underground. Working primarily in the mining and mineral extraction sectors, geological engineers oversee the stability and safety of mines and of drilling sites, particularly of oil and natural gas wells.

This includes:

• Stabilizing the site against landslides and other ecological disasters
• Protecting groundwater supplies from contamination
• Ensuring all work is conducted in an environmentally sustainable way

Are you interested in learning about the basic biological mechanisms that underlie diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer? Are you interested in how psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, and addictions, affect the function of the brain and other body systems? If you are thinking about a career in a health-care profession or considering medical school, dentistry, pharmacy, or physiotherapy, the Biomedical Sciences and Health major could help you achieve your goals.

The biomedical sciences are the foundation for many careers in healthcare. Bachelor of Health students in the Biomedical Sciences and Health major take introductory and advanced courses in biology, chemistry and psychology. They also complete courses in the social and biological determinants of health, current health issues, health policy, the management of healthcare services, research methods and data analysis. The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to produce a well-prepared and well-rounded health professional.

The Bachelor of Health degree is a 4-year interdisciplinary program focused on all aspects of health. Students develop the knowledge and the skills necessary for success in a variety of careers in the health sector. The program is also comprehensive preparation for further professional or graduate studies.

Why Biomedical Sciences and Health at UNB?
Students in UNB Saint John’s Bachelor of Health benefit from its location next door to the Saint John Regional Hospital. Through partnerships with Dalhousie Medicine NB (DalMedNB) and New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Allied Health programs co-located at UNB Saint John, our students have access to DalMedNB’s Anatomy &Physiology lab and a state-of-the-art simulation lab at NBCC.

Our program provides students with a solid grounding in health and wellness in all its dimensions, as well as in-depth training in their chosen major in biomedical sciences.

Hands-on learning
Bachelor of Health students experience a variety of work settings in the healthcare system and in the community through job-shadowing and internships. Beginning in their first year, students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom in practical lab experiences and community-based research.

In the fourth year capstone course, students from all three majors come together to work in multidisciplinary teams to analyze and address a critical health issue identified in consultation with experts in the healthcare sector.

Skills you will acquire

• Knowledge of the biological and social determinants of health
• An understanding of how the Canadian healthcare system works
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communicating effectively in the workplace and with a variety of audiences
• How to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• How to design, conduct and evaluate research